"Yes, there is indeed something unusual, but they haven't realized it yet. Miss Yilin is very perceptive. Specifically, the communication was interrupted on the 13th, two months ago. I haven't found any letter later than that."

The three of them exchanged looks and simultaneously fell silent.

After quite a while, Erwin finally said, "What do you think could interrupt communication? It's quite bizarre, isn't it? The only thing I can think of is the weather. If the weather were terrible enough, it could indeed cut off carrier pigeon communication. But clearly, that's not the case. If Kapu had such dreadful weather, Aspa wouldn't be completely unaware. The weather here seems fine. But what else could it be besides the weather? A rebellion? I don't think even a rebellion could achieve that. Kapu's communication with the outside world is quite difficult even in normal times, so there should be more people raising pigeons than elsewhere. But not a single letter has come out..."

Clearly, this was far beyond the comprehension of the three people.

"Maybe magic?" Simon, who seemed to have been non-existent, suddenly spoke.

"Magic?"

"Yes, magic, a very simple magic," Simon said. "It's Abyss magic that I came across long ago. I haven't mastered it, but I've seen it. The range is large, able to cover dozens of square kilometers, specially used to deal with magical beasts."

"Why would Abyss magic be used against magical beasts? Shouldn't it target Angels?" Erwin was a bit confused.

"Hey, it's not only the Abyss that has magical beasts; Heaven has them too. And in the wars before the Fourth Epoch, elves, dwarfs, humans, Titans, and the Dragon Clan all used magical beasts. Sometimes we use them too. Heaven also has magic specifically for dealing with magical beasts, but not the kind I'm talking about."

"Specifically, what kind of magic is that?" George asked, furrowing his brow.

"A magic that consumes very little Magic Power and isn't particularly powerful," Simon scratched his skull and said, "It can reduce the instinct of magical beasts. Actually, to be precise, it's effective on any living organism, including humans."

"Reduce instinct?"

"Carrier pigeons rely on instinct to find directions, right? I've looked into this ancient communication method; I know it's something like that. This magic was originally used to eliminate the instinctive fear of magical beasts facing overly powerful foes but was later found to be ineffective. Because magical beasts have intelligence; fleeing isn't purely an instinct. So, it got used in other areas."

"Mr. Simon, this communication method isn't ancient; we still use it now. And it's a very important communication method."

"So, humans are a very backward race." The soul flames in Simon's eye sockets flickered, bending into two half-moon shapes, creating a Lich-style expression of disdain for humans: "Once you learn to use spatial magic, you'll no longer need carrier pigeons. You can cast spatial magic to directly deliver the letter right into the recipient's hand, if you feel that using spatial magic still requires writing a letter."

Suddenly, everyone fell silent. The room was quiet.

"Is there any way to confirm if it's that magic?" Erwin asked softly.

"Of course, just take a trip to Kapu and you'll know right away." Simon chuckled, "Actually, this matter can be very simple. I looked at your map; it's only twenty kilometers from here to Kapu. Although it's all mountain roads with heavy snow accumulation, the snow is clearly no problem for a flying Lich. It doesn't even require spatial magic. I can go and return in an hour."

"Uh... If that's the case, then what do you need us for?" Matthew murmured quietly.

Thinking it over, Erwin finally said, "Then please, Mr. Simon, help us confirm whether someone in Kapu is using that kind of magic."

...

Late at night, Simon took off the Knight armor he was wearing, revealing his original attire, then quietly flew toward Kapu under the cover of darkness.

Erwin, Matthew, and George stood on the balcony, silently watching and waiting.

Meanwhile, in the direction where the little girl was standing during the day, several voices were whispering in the room.

"The Lich is gone, should we act? Maybe we should seize the opportunity now. That Lich is difficult to deal with, but these Knights seem easy to handle. They don't have any Magic Power on them." It was the little girl's voice.

"But, what good will it do to kill them? Killing them will only bring the Lich's wrath upon you. This Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad is just a bunch of insignificant humans; even if they have Giant Snake City's magic armor, it's the same." It was a hoarse voice, as if without a trace of strength.

"So my target should be the Lich? Forgive me, but I can't possibly defeat him. His Magic Power is too strong; I can feel it clearly. I can't think of any means I possess that could harm him."

"No, no, no, no one is asking you to target the Lich. Your target should be those three Knights."

"But you just told me not to make a move."

"I'm just saying not to act now; they are indeed your opponents. Bringing you here was also to let you get to know them first. The three months of snow will allow you to master the entire Kapu region, but what follows will surely be Duke Beisher's army to reclaim the lost land. These few are essentially the advance team."

"I still don't understand what you mean."

"I mean the war hasn't truly begun yet. Wait until they reach Kapu. There, you can fully unleash your power. I'll help you deal with the Lich. You will have the opportunity for a fair confrontation with those three Knights. Or not so fair, it's up to you."

"I still don't understand what you mean. If you allow an unfair confrontation, then why not let me attack them here?" The little girl seemed a bit dissatisfied.

The hoarse voice continued: "Well... let's put it this way. Ritualistic sense, for us, is more important than the result. It's like they sent this Fifth Squad here to train them, and we are also training you. You need to gain an advantage in a scenario we set up according to our plan to prove your worth. If you do, you can gain more support from the Abyss. Do you understand what I mean?"

Moonlight quietly fell upon the balcony, the surroundings silent.

A figure slowly walked into the moonlight, none other than the little girl from the day.

The little girl leaned on the balcony railing, pondering, then said disdainfully, "Such a hassle. I've already controlled all of Kapu, and you still don't believe me?"

"Child, for the Abyss, that's not much of an achievement. It's just a small sparkle, so small it can be overlooked if not paid attention to. In fact, Kapu itself isn't important to us."

Behind the girl, a crimson face slowly emerged.

Bald, with two huge bull horns, large fangs protruding from the jaw, almost touching the eyes.

This was a Purgatory Demon with a body three meters tall, full of muscles, and scale-like armor on its chest like dragon scales.

Gently breathing, the enormous Purgatory Demon whispered in the girl's ear, "What you need to do is prove you're more important than Kapu. The Abyss, unlike Heaven, values people themselves more than meaningless territories. We don't care about conquering Kapu or splitting the Beisher Duchy. Instead, in the process of conquering Kapu and splitting the Beisher Duchy, we care how many excellent Demon Envoys we can cultivate. These Demon Envoys will play a crucial role in our grand strategy. You need to prove yourself."

"Alright, I understand." The girl pouted, "Then can I go back now? If you won't let me ambush them, staying here seems pointless."

"It's alright," the Purgatory Demon replied softly.

Turning around, the girl stood on tiptoe. Suddenly, her body lifted into the air, soaring into the sky.

Behind her, the shadow of the Purgatory Demon slowly dissipated until it was gone entirely.

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